US trade policy

US Ends Tariff Exemption on Small Packages Under $800: What It Means for Shoppers, Small Businesses, and E-Commerce

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US Ends Tariff Exemption on Small Packages Under $800: What It Means for Shoppers, Small Businesses, and E-Commerce

The United States has ended its long-standing tariff exemption on imported packages worth $800 or less, a move aimed at curbing tariff evasion and drug smuggling. While the Trump administration calls it a step toward fair trade and higher customs revenues, small businesses, e-commerce firms, and consumers brace for higher costs, shipping delays, and global supply chain disruptions.

US Appeals Court Lets Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Stand – For Now

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US Appeals Court Lets Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Stand – For Now

Trump’s tariffs survive first legal hurdle as US Appeals Court Lets Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Stand – For Now. In a significant win for President Donald Trump’s economic agenda, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled Tuesday that his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs can remain in place at least temporarily while legal challenges are reviewed. This decision marks a critical development in the ongoing battle over Trump’s use of emergency powers to reshape American trade policy, particularly with nations like China, Canada, and Mexico.

TACO Trump: Viral Meme Exposes a Pattern of Tariff Flip-Flops and Political Retreat

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TACO Trump: Viral Meme Exposes a Pattern of Tariff Flip-Flops and Political Retreat

Trump Always Chickens Out or TACO Trump: Viral Meme Exposes a Pattern of Tariff Flip-Flops and Political Retreat. A new phrase is taking Wall Street and social media by storm, TACO Trump, an acronym for “Trump Always Chickens Out.” Originally coined by Financial Times columnist Robert Armstrong, the term has become more than a viral jab; it now reflects a pattern investors recognize and exploit. As former President Donald Trump intensifies his tariff threats in his second term, market watchers have begun treating his moves with a strategic eye and sometimes a smirk.

US Court Blocks Trump’s Sweeping Import Tariffs in Landmark Ruling

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US Court Blocks Trump’s Sweeping Import Tariffs in Landmark Ruling

In a significant legal development, US Court Blocks Trump’s Sweeping Import Tariffs in Landmark Ruling. The US Court of International Trade in Manhattan has halted the majority of President Donald Trump’s sweeping import tariffs, known as the “Liberation Day” tariffs. The court ruled that the President exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by imposing broad tariffs on countries with large trade surpluses against the United States.